Every budget is an election budget - PM
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has made it clear that the FijiFirst is ready to govern after the next election to ensure that they continue with their vision and provi
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Radrodro hits out at major plans announced by govt in 2017/2018 Budget
Shadow Minister for Economy Aseri Radrodro has hit out at major plans announced by the government in the 2017/2018 National Budget saying they should slow down and get th
FRA to carry out major road resealing in 2017-2018
Major projects around the country for roads, bridges and jetties have been planned by the Fiji Roads Authority for the 2017-2018 financial year. $84 million has bee
Opposition's comments on budget is unfortunate - Sayed-Khaiyum
Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has said it is unfortunate that the Opposition has been completely consumed by the 2018 General Elections. This is after the O
More Corrections officers to be recruited
The Fiji Corrections has allocated $24.2 million for the recruitment of various Correctional officers in various facilities throughout the country. The first batch of
Beneficiaries of Social Pension Scheme will now receive $100
Beneficiaries of the Social Pension Scheme will now receive $100 as announced in the 2017-2018 National Budget. The age requirement for those receiving the assistance
REACTIONS
Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Premila Kumar says this is a fantastic budget. Kumar says they will continue to work with FRCA and the Fijian Commerce Commission so that
Government boosts home ownership for Fijian people
Good news for first home buyers as government has boosted home ownership for the Fijian people through assisting individuals seeking to buy or build their first home.
$77.2M increase in this year’s budget for Health Ministry
The increase in this year’s budget for the Health Ministry by $77.2 million has been attributed to the recruitment of 143 doctors, 200 nurses and other ancillary w
$4.5 million allocated in Police budget to purchase bikes and quad bikes
$4.5 million has been allocated in the Police budget to purchase bikes and quad bikes to improve responsiveness to emergencies and enhance safety on Fiji’s roads.
Total Expenditure for 2017/2018 National Budget - $4.357B
The Total Expenditure for the 2017/2018 National Budget is $4.357 billion while the Total Revenue is $3.85 billion. A new Ministry of Waterways will be established and
$60M allocated to Sugar Ministry
The government will continue to give strong support to the sugar industry. $60 million has been allocated to the Sugar Ministry. None of the farmers in Rakiraki wil
New e-ticketing for bus passengers to be introduced later this year
New e-ticketing for bus passengers will be introduced later this year. This will be later introduced for taxis and mini buses. Many victims of road accidents are no
Fiji Roads Authority allocated $527.5M
The Fiji Roads Authority has been allocated $527.5 million in the 2017-2018 National Budget. The increase of $66.4 million in the 2017-2018 budget is mainly attributed
Freeze on taxi, minibus and carrier permits to be lifted from 1st January 2018
The freeze on taxi, minibus and carrier permits will be lifted from 1st January next year.                   Â
Maintenance work expected to be carried out at all military barracks
Maintenance work is expected to be carried out at all military barracks around the country to comply with OHS standards. The government has allocated $330,000 for this
Education allocated $964.4M
The Ministry of Education has been allocated a total budget of $964.4 million in the 2017-2018 budget. The increase of $223.8 million will fund the 200 additional prim
FNPF granted exclusive Casino licence
The Fiji National Provident Fund will be granted an exclusive Casino licence to construct a casino by the new convention centre at Momi Bay which will in turn support mem
Income tax threshold increased from $16,000 to $30,000
The government has made major announcements about personal income taxes for people and has also confirmed pay increments of sections of the civil service. While delive
About $270M to be credited to FNPF members’ accounts
Members will wake up to new FNPF balances this Saturday following an announcement this afternoon that the FNPF Board has declared an annual interest of 6.35 percent for t
$10M set aside for full maintenance of Vodafone Arena later this year - Fiji Sports Commission
The Fiji Sports Commission confirms that $10 million has been set aside for full maintenance of the Vodafone Arena later this year. Fiji Sports Commission Chairman Pet